Pandemic Response Plans

Our plan seeks to minimize serious illness, overall deaths and societal disruption that may result from an influenza pandemic.

 It will be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure that assumptions, knowledge and priorities are consistent with existing infrastructure and current knowledge. A revision of this plan is currently underway.

Pandemic response plans and resources

The VCH Pandemic Influenza Regional Response Plan provides information on pandemic response at the regional level. There are also plans for each of our four health service delivery areas to support local planning and response:

• Coastal (North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast, Sea-to-Sky corridor, Central Coast)
• Richmond
• Vancouver Acute
• Vancouver Community

These plans, like the regional plan, will be updated as necessary. A revision is currently underway.

Regional Plan (2006) Coastal Plan Richmond Plan Vancouver Acute Plan Vancouver Community Plan

Certification Test - Pandemic Influenza Immunization Certification Answers - Pandemic Influenza Immunization Feedback Form

Everyone needs to prepare to respond to an influenza pandemic. The following checklists will help you get ready.

Physicians Checklist Long-Term Care Checklist Child Care Facilities Checklist Homeless and Housing Services Checklist

Schools Checklist Colleges and Universities Checklist Businesses Checklist

Other pandemic resources

H1N1 Pandemic Preparedness: Be Prepared Be Well Get tips on how to look after yourself and those you care about. This guide includes general information about H1N1 as well as tips on H1N1 prevention, preparedness and when to seek medical care.

Pandemic Influenza: What you need to know

Ethical Framework for Decision-Making

Report: Engaging Physicians in the Community